Quote from @Violet Cobb: Steve, I will start out by saying I do not believe the students are set up for failure, actually the opposite.

This is defined as 30 days or more, and you will easily find nurses, professors, students, and more than need a 1-3 month airbnb.Speaking of, you could rent the whole space mid-term - and I suggest through airbnb or VRBO but you don't have to use those.

These properties typically turn over once a year as they are mostly student rentals. 

In our student houses we use a programmable thermostat, but our building monitoring system has its own sensors and can override the wall thermostat and will not allow the temperature to get below 10C (50F) ... we are presently testing a new software load that will also prevent them from cooling the house too far in the summer.

I am a Field Engineer with a Construction Company in Orlando Florida and a grad student in Civil Engineering at University of Central Florida. 100% looking to network and create genuine relationships.

Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

I'm an engineering student planning to start a business after graduation.

In a university town nearby, student housing is restricted to certain areas of town and prohibited in other areas of town. 

Smaller markets like Ocala, Spring Hill, and Palmetto can be great for affordable buy-and-hold strategies, while Gainesville offers unique student rental potential.

Richmond is a growing market with strong tenant demand from young professionals, families, and college students, depending on the neighborhood.